David Teten

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Paul Bianco, CEO of Graphite Financial *, says, “Entrepreneurs are characteristically optimistic by nature, and often present their board best-case-scenario budgets and projections. I encourage entrepreneurs to correct course with a re-forecast early and often. Entrepreneur Jeff Magnusson provides a sample agile budgeting workbook.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

5 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Slopestyle - crowdspring.co/NteRRZ. 12 Questions: Meet Catherine Feeman-Fick (Wisconsin – USA) – crowdspring.co/1dKZ8Tn. Silicon Valley Needs to Lose the Arrogance or Risk Destruction | Wired Opinion - crowdspring.co/1g2t41F. Want to know what life is like as a @techstars associate?

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Campus Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Wisconsin’s Governors Business Plan Contest was an early leader in using business plan competitions beyond of the campus. check out Van Hise’s Wisconsin Idea — I have been reading a lot about it in my research on the history of higher education in the United States). Congratulations to the state of Wisconsin.

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Tim Keane

JUNE 19, 2012

.  Our group recently reviewed a plan that included a couple of high powered and very competent advisors - and those advisors got to the opportunity because I'd suggested - years ago - that the entrepreneur talk to them. Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! Google Ads.

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

  When we talk to entrepreneurs (or explain to others what we do) we often explain this in risk terms. Hiring the right folks with broad experience beyond what is immediately called for is a great idea - if you can find them and if they'll work well with the entrepreneurs.   Will the product work? Google Ads.

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Tim Keane

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Thanks first of all to the people in my life that made it possible for me, thirteen years ago, to devote years to coaching entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship MBA students. That would first of all be my wife of 42 years,'

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 4, 2023

Thanks to Loran Marmes, Wisconsin Medicare Supplement Plans ! #26- The post 29 Entrepreneurs Reveal How They Came Up With Their Business Name appeared first on Hearpreneur. 26- Wanted a name that immediately conveyed the theme. Photo Credit: Mellina Joseph. Thanks to Farid Shahidi, Rizvan ! How did you come up with your business name?

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The Next Web

JANUARY 13, 2014

Wisconsin, 1984. For entrepreneurs, there are two kinds of uncertainties that need to be dealt with – uncertainty on making strategic decisions for the company and uncertainty on how to manage the team. Problems appear daily for entrepreneurs: There’s a bug to be fixed. Entrepreneur LifeHacks Analysis and Opinion How-To''s'

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VC Adventure

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Women and people of color are the fastest-growing groups of entrepreneurs in America. It’s not the government’s business, or the legal system’s, to dictate how entrepreneurs or venture capitalists invest their time or money. (In A White entrepreneur didn’t get funding because a Black woman did. University of NC, et al.

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Tim Keane

JUNE 15, 2017

The winner of the Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan competition this year is Northern Star Fire, led by Eau Claire fire captain Jeff Dykes. With perhaps a moral for investors and maybe entrepreneurs. It's a great story. Captain Dykes designed an.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Madison, Wisconsin has always been known as a progressive town - in part because it's home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. RWW's Never Mind the Valley series: Since early 2009, Capital Entrepreneurs has held a monthly meet-up for entrepreneurs. ranking it ahead of the noted startup hotspot of Boston.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Going back to your early career decisions, tell us what factors influenced your decision to be an entrepreneur? What contributing factors can you share with other startups and entrepreneurs that you attribute to the rapid growth and success of your business? We already saw a 17% growth in our accounting services from 2018 to 2019.

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs. While it isn't always top of mind for entrepreneurs caught up in the rush of running and growing their businesses, long term thinking, including thinking about relationships, is pretty important. . Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs.  It preserved their reputation.

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Tim Keane

JUNE 6, 2014

The recent story about the acquisition of ProCut, a small manufacturer in New Hampshire, by Snap On of Kenosha probably had a lot of Wisconsin-based manufacturers thinking about the successful path to a sale of their companies. Two entrepreneurs started.'

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 8, 2008

« The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs | Main.    What does that mean for entrepreneurs?     What does that mean for entrepreneurs?  Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! Being The Best You Can Be.

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Early Growth Financial Services

MAY 21, 2013

This question was posed to the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). Here’s what 9 YEC members had to say: 1: Become a Campus Resource From Justin Beck of PerBlue Mentoring other entrepreneurs has become a passion of mine over the last two years. Why and how?

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Tim Keane

DECEMBER 14, 2009

John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model. Resources for startups.

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Tim Keane

MARCH 9, 2011

But, what constitutes success for the parties involved – investors, entrepreneurs, employees, and customers – can vary dramatically. Misaligned interests that lead to poor financing choices are often very problematic for first time entrepreneurs in young companies.   I’ve written a lot about that topic ( [link] ).

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The summit opened with a panel of Investors sharing their insights of what the funding environment for entrepreneurs, non-profits and small businesses will look like as the economy recovers. Besides sharing tips for teaching traditional entrepreneurs the discussion also included how we could help Main Street businesses.

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 19, 2006

Due diligence: An Entrepreneurs Perspective » October 19, 2006. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! Thinking about pricing.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Though ThriftyWrench is only available in western Wisconsin currently, they are hoping to expand into the Minneapolis-St. As a new entrepreneur, building ThriftyWrench.com has been incredible learning experience for me. Paul area soon, and eventually, have garages represented from all over the United States. If so, what and why?

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Tim Keane

NOVEMBER 11, 2008

What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know. Madison, WI -- Here' are two downloads to my presentation from last week's Early Stage Symposium, "What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know About Each Other." Listed below are links to weblogs that reference What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know. Google Ads.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 12, 2019

Is a natural entrepreneur. In my case, my partner and I were separated geographically: My office was in Wisconsin, and his office was in Virginia. Some organizations use that designation to make final decisions for awarding contracts. Does your potential partner have the right qualities? Is financially stable.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 19, 2012

Made by Oles for Oles, JonnyPops , the frozen gourmet treats being sold on campus and in downtown Northfield, are a product of the time, energy, and ambition of four budding entrepreneurs. “Entrepreneurism cultivates the imagination, the creativity, the problem solving, and the tenacity that lead to solutions. Olaf students.

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Tim Keane

MAY 22, 2006

« Compensation for Entrepreneurs | Main.   Deals that were put together so poorly that the entrepreneur had little room to work.  In all of these cases, the investors were individuals working with the entrepreneur directly.  Startups and angels: Along the way to success. Pick Your Investor With Care.

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Campus Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

6 cool midwest student entrepreneurs up for awards on Friday November 5, 2010. Great schools represented by excellent young entrepreneurs. This year 6 Midwest finalists will present their companies to world class CEOs, business luminaries and Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) members.

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Tim Keane

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model. Resources for startups.

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Tim Keane

JULY 2, 2010

Every entrepreneur should read this article on choosing the correect type of corporate form for an enterprise: [link]. Every entrepreneur should read this article on choosing the correect type of corporate form for an enterprise: [link]. Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

I'm just reading a post  from Wisbusiness.com  by Joe Kremer of the Wisconsin Angel Network.  It is the way entrepreneurs and investors agree on what the market value of the risk being assumed actually is. I'm just reading a post  from Wisbusiness.com  by Joe Kremer of the Wisconsin Angel Network.

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The Entrepreneurial Mind

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

As you might suspect, the Packer Cheeseheads are made in Wisconsin. Entrepreneur Ralph Bruno is the man behind the now famous foamy headdress. But like the Packer Cheeseheads, the Terrible Towels are also made in Wisconsin! You can read a great profile and interview with him here.

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Mike Michalowicz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Seth also worked as an Auditor for United Government Services, a division of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Wisconsin auditing Medicare cost reports under contract with HCFA (Health Care Financing Administration) from 1996 to 1998. Fundera – Single source online funding for entrepreneurs. Show Links. www.schoolofbookkeeping.com.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 17, 2018

It will provide concise information about relevant factors like economic performance, well-being of the population, high school graduation rates, and where entrepreneurs are located. (It’s Janesville, Wisconsin, had a billboard advertising their ‘shovel-ready’ land. These metrics will be what attracts investment.

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs : Comments. The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs. Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 11, 2013

« Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs | Main. | John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! The Performance Appraisal.

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Growthink Blog

JUNE 11, 2012

The recent defeat of the recall effort to oust Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker should hearten those that wish to see governments at all levels benefit from the efficiencies and accountabilities that businesses utilize every day to innovate, execute, and thrive. To less regulatory onerous pastures, to lower tax seas.

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

") Every entrepreneur who's ever talked to investors knows there are a couple of different things going on. Said another way, if the entrepreneur enthusiastically seeks expertise to get to a common goal we have the beginnings of a potentially interesting opportunity.  and invested in, well, interesting ventures.

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Tim Keane

MAY 16, 2010

.  Based on a lot of feedback, I've added some new comments about put rights and made more explicit my philosophy about working together with entrepreneurs to achieve mutually satisfactory results.  Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! Resources for startups.

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